Religion News Service: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, where oil wealth and mass poverty collide

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, where oil wealth and mass poverty collide

The Independent on MSN: ‘Big trouble’: Pope Leo criticises Elon Musk’s wealth in first media interview

‘Big trouble’: Pope Leo criticises Elon Musk’s wealth in first media interview - Pope Leo was elected the first US pope by the world’s cardinals in May to replace Francis ...

‘Big trouble’: Pope Leo criticises Elon Musk’s wealth in first media interview

Pope Leo XIV is marking one year since his historic election, making the transition from a low-profile cardinal to one of the most recognizable figures on the planet.

KVUE: Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars

Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars

The current pope is Leo XIV, who was elected on 8 May 2025 on the second day of the 2025 papal conclave. [6] While his office is called the papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal see is called the Holy See. [7]

Leo XIV is the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected pope on , succeeding Pope Francis (2013–25). An Augustinian priest with extensive missionary service in Peru, Leo XIV was the first American to become pope.